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Newgrange Test
created by
deirdremo…
on 4 Aug 14, enabled by
Lou
Art
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12 questions - 1 355 players
A short revision test on Newgrange
1
Newgrange is a ..
Portal Tomb
Passage Grave
Court Cairn
Wedge Tomb
2
Newgrange was built by Neolithic people. Neolithic means ...
Pre- Stone Age
Early Stone Age
Middle Stone Age
Late Stone Age
3
Newgrange is a Megalithic Tomb. Megalithic means ...
Small Stone
Sandstone
Large Stone
Limestone
4
How many Kerbstones surround Newgrange?
97
92
66
52
5
What is the name of this Kerbstone?
The Entrance Stone
The Back Stone
K71
K52
6
How long is the passage at Newgrange?
9 metres
19 metres
29 metres
39 metres
7
The passage leads into a chamber that contains side chambers or recesses. How many recesses are there
One
Two
Three
Four
8
What is the structure in the photograph called?
Corbel Vault
Roof Box
Orthostat
Cairn
9
Which day of the year does the dawn light light up the chamber?
Summer Solstice- 21st June
Winter Solstice - 21st December
Spring Equinox - 21st March
Autumn Equinox - 21st September
10
What is the structure that allows the light to shine down the passage?
The Corbel Vault
The Cairn
The Basin Stone
The Roof Box
11
What is the name of the carving technique used at Newgrange?
Chip Dressing
Pick Dressing
Stick Dressing
Tick Dressing
12
Where is Newgrange is located?
The Moy Valley
The Slaney Valley
The Boyne Valley
The Suir Valley
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